Course content

Conventions, circuit elements, Kirchoff´s laws, Ohm´s law, simple resistive circuits, techniques of circuit analysis, Thévenin and Norton equivalents, capacitance, inductance, naturel and step responses of RL- and RC-circuits.
Basic use of semiconductors such as diodes and trasistors. Introduction to components and basic concepts in the power system.

Learning outcome

The outcome is to give the students knowledge of the importance of electrical energy in the society of today, as well as the environmental advantage of electrical energy in the society of the future. The subject gives a basic understanding of analyzing electrical circuits and thereby forming a basis of understanding how electrical energy is produced, transmitted and used. Through examples and laboratory exercises the students should achieve a practical knowledge of analog electronic circuit elements, exercise in use of basic laboratory equipment and an introduction to writing laboratory reports.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, theory- and laboratory exercises. Theory and labratory assignments in groups of 2 students. All assignments are compulsory except for one theory and one laboratory assignment. Intencive period of lectures (2F + 2F each week) in the first part of the semester. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises and laboratory assignments

Recommended previous knowledge

TMA4100 Calculus 1, TMA4140 Discrete Mathematics, TDT4110 Information Technology, Introduction, or equivalent knowledge.

Course materials

Information will be given at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions